How PAs and NPs Bring Value to Dermatology
If you are a physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP) in dermatology, you should feel proud to be working in an in-demand specialty! Excelling in your career requires you to know your value and be unique in your skills. At P.U.L.S.E. Dermatology & Procedures, I aim to empower PAs and NPs by serving our community with the skills I learned as a surgical dermatology NP, where my main role is to perform Mohs closures and excisions. I offer an advanced suturing course that will help leverage our community’s skills in this unique career path.
Growing Demand for Skill Set
Dermatology NPs and PAs are in demand because there simply aren’t enough dermatologists to meet the demand for specialized skin care services. As a result, many practices are hiring PAs and NPs to help provide services. However, there is a lack of training in how to perform commonly performed skin procedures, such as how to perform proper suturing technique. The dermatology industry is growing rapidly. More patients are seeking advanced skin care services than ever before. By taking the advanced suturing course, dermatology NPs and PAs can build the confidence they need and fill an in-demand niche within the field.
Patient Care
Dermatology NPs and PAs have advanced training and education, which equips us with the skills necessary to provide excellent patient care. Not only can we diagnose and treat common skin conditions, we can also grow to be autonomous and perform our own procedures with amazing patient outcomes. Patients appreciate the attention and care they receive from us, leading to higher satisfaction rates. These improved patient outcomes makes our profession an invaluable part of any dermatology team!
Decrease Patient Wait Time
Furthermore, having NPs and PAs on a dermatology staff decreases patient wait time and increases access to care. PAs and NPs can provide care for a variety of skin conditions and perform procedures with amazing results, whether it be cosmetic or medical. With these skillset, we can free up the dermatologist’s time to handle more complex cases, and also help the bottom line of the practice.
Unique and Advanced Skills
I can’t emphasize more how we, as dermatology NPs and PAs, are unique and advanced. However, we need more mentors and training when it comes to performing particular skills, such as learning how to perform correct suturing technique, which is vital to minimize scarring and prevent postoperative complications. My advanced suturing course at P.U.L.S.E Dermatology & Procedures is a solution to the lack of training we have and designed to elevate the suturing skills of PAs and NPs in dermatology even further.
We offer a significant amount of value to the medical community and to our patients. With a growing demand for skin care services and a shortage of qualified medical professionals, our skills and expertise are needed now more than ever. Through P.U.L.S.E Dermatology & Procedures, I am committed to helping NPs and PAs in dermatology build the confidence they need to provide even better care to patients.
We are forever learners, and I hope you keep in mind the sky’s the limit! Grow your skills to leverage your career as you move forward in your dermatology career!
Serving with GRATITUDE,
Theresa Talens DNP, FNP-C
P.U.L.S.E. Dermatology & Procedures, Inc.
Where we believe in Precision. Ultimate Care. Leverage. Skills. Excellence.
